Honor X40i vs Redmi K90
The Honor X40i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 40/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 515,647); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X40i doesn't; the Honor X40i is noticeably lighter (175g vs 206g).
Honor X40i
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 175g vs 206g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor X40i vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 36 points higher (76/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X40i (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X40i (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (72/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (80/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X40i | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.4 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Honor X40i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Honor X40i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X40i
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X40i and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Honor X40i by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Honor X40i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X40i (82/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Honor X40i (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i (72/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X40i notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (80/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X40i or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Honor X40i by 36 points (76/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X40i and the Redmi K90?
The Honor X40i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X40i or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X40i or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Honor X40i over the Redmi K90?
The Honor X40i is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.